The Antecubital Fossa

Question 1

describe the antecubital fossa

Answer 1

• a triangular depression or hollow lying in front of the elbow. It corresponds to the popliteal fossa at the back of the knee.
• acts as a conduit for the passage of major neurovascular structures from the arm down to the forearm, and ultimately the hand.

Question 2

label the antecubital fossa

Answer 2

Question 3

which vein lies anterior to the roof of the antecubital fossa?

Answer 3

median cubital vein

Question 4

at what level does the brachial artery bifurcate into the radial and ulnar artery?

Answer 4

apex of the cubital fossa

Question 5

the cephalic vein lies over which aspect of the cubital fossa?

Answer 5

lateral

Question 6

the basilic artery lies over which aspect of the cubital fossa?

Answer 6

medial aspect of the fossa